Some farmers do seed treatment before sowing and some do not. Is treating seed really needed and how do I do it correctly?
How do I treat seed before sowing and is it really necessary?
RRavi Kumar8 महीने पहले · 296 व्यू
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🌾Farmer.in Krishi Teamविशेषज्ञ ✓8 महीने पहले
Seed treatment is one of the cheapest and most effective steps you can take, and yes it is worth it. It protects the young seedling from seed-borne and soil-borne diseases and early pests, so you get better, more uniform germination. The standard order is fungicide first, then insecticide if needed, and biological inoculants (like Rhizobium for pulses or PSB) last, just before sowing. Always follow the dose printed on the product label or recommended by your KVK; do not guess the quantity. Coat the seed evenly in a drum or on a clean sheet, dry it in shade, and sow the same day or as advised. Wear gloves and a mask when handling chemically treated seed, never feed treated seed to animals or eat it, and keep biofertilisers away from strong chemicals and direct sun. For the exact product and dose for your crop, confirm with your KVK or agriculture department and read the label.
AAjay Mishra8 महीने पहले
Order matters. I once mixed Rhizobium with fungicide together and germination of nodules was poor. Now I do fungicide first, dry, then Rhizobium just before sowing.
SSantosh Sah7 महीने पहले
The gloves warning is important. A labourer who did not wear gloves got skin irritation from treated seed. Always cover hands.
DDinesh Paswan7 महीने पहले
Treating seed in a clay pot or drum and rolling it gives the most even coat in my experience. Cheap and works.